As many of you know - adoption is expensive. International adoption is even more expensive. The estimated cost of Miah's adoption is $30k. With much excitement, tears, awe, and thanks, we are currently able to say that we need only about $3,660 more to be FULLY funded. Friends, this is nothing short of a miracle that we are so close to having this need met already.
We are thankful. Thankful to those who have given. Thankful to those who have prayed. Thankful for the kind words you all have shared with us. Thankful for the following note that we received in the mail today:
"Dear Amy and Craig,
As I reflect on God's blessing for me, my family, and friends, your act of love in adopting Miah stands out to me as one of the most selfless actions that can be done in our Father's name. Please use this love offering to get a step closer to being debt free when Miah arrives. Blessings, ...."
And notes like this that greeted me on Facebook tonight in regards to the $4k we received today from two different people:
"This providence falls from heaven less than a week after you stop fundraising via owls for Miah and start cranking out owls for Quinn. Thank you for your faith and for stepping out... I think this is God saying "Well done.""
It's hard for me to share those notes because a) they make me cry and b) we don't like to draw attention to ourselves. All glory belongs to God. But I without a doubt believe that God blesses our sacrifice. When we chose to walk the adoption road we knew God would take care of the finances if this adoption was His will for our lives. And He has done so much more than that! When I stepped out in faith and began donating the Owls for Orphans profits to Quinn's family I knew God would continue to provide for our needs when they arose. And I believe the checks we received today are proof of that. Thank you, Joleigh, for pointing this out to me!
I share all of this to remind you, friends, that God provides. It may not be in our timing, but He WILL provide what we need. And He will bless your sacrifices when you step out in faith.
My adopting friends, don't be scared of the finances. We are proof there is nothing to fear.
God is good. Amen.
Amy, those last couple paragraphs made me cry a few days ago. I so needed to hear it!
ReplyDeleteWe're working hard at the moment on choosing an adoption agency. Would you mind telling me who you guys are using? My email is wholeatlast@juno.com. Thank you!
Holly
Holly, thanks for your comment! We are using Children's House International. They are amazing. Lifeline Child Services did our home study and they are equally as great. I would highly recommend either agency! Do you guys have a country picked out?
ReplyDeleteI received this in my email inbox, and tried to respond from it. I don't know if it went through.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info! And yes, Bulgaria!